Discover Embossing Tools for Leather, Metal, Paper & More

Embossing tools provide a great way to add a unique touch or intricate design to your sculptures, polymer clay pieces, fabrics, leather, paper crafts and other art projects. With the right tools, you can easily create stunning raised designs.

Our collection includes a versatile range of professional-grade tools, from tracing wheels and burnishers to embossing styluses in multiple sizes. Designed with comfort and control in mind, they are built to withstand repeated use without compromising performance, making them essential tools ideal for artists, leatherworkers, metal engravers, and paper crafters alike.

Embossing Tools for Every Technique

Our tracing wheels are ideal for transferring patterns or perforating lines on paper, leather, or vinyl. With both smooth and serrated options available, these tools let you customize your approach depending on your material and project.

Our embossing styluses, available in a variety of tip sizes and double-ended designs, allow for precise detailing and smooth linework. These are essential for paper embossing, scoring, or refining textures in clay and soft metals.

Our burnishers are perfect for smoothing edges, transferring designs, and finishing embossed surfaces. Crafted with durable metal tips and ergonomic handles, they help ensure a clean, polished result every time.

Embossing Tools You Can Trust

Precision, control, and durability are the hallmarks of Excel Blades’ embossing tools collection. Crafters, artists, and makers choose Excel Blades because we understand that precision tools should feel solid, balanced, and responsive in your hands. Our embossing tools are engineered for accuracy, even on delicate materials, and built with high-quality metals that retain their shape and performance over time. We also offer double-ended stylus tools for added versatility and value. 

Whether you’re working with leather, metal, paper, or mixed media, you can trust Excel Blades to deliver consistent results, tool after tool. Backed by decades of experience and a reputation for reliability, our tools help you work with confidence and control, no matter the project. Browse our full collection of embossing tools today to find the right fit for your craft.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Pounce Wheel?

A pounce wheel, also called a tracing wheel, is a handheld tool with a rotating, spiked wheel used to perforate or trace patterns onto surfaces like paper, fabric, or leather. It’s commonly used in embossing, sewing, and pattern transfer work.

What are Embossing Tools?

Embossing tools are precision instruments used to create raised or indented designs on materials such as paper, leather, metal, or clay. Common types include styluses, tracing wheels, and burnishers, all designed to apply pressure and form controlled patterns.

Can You Emboss Without an Embossing Machine?

Yes, you can emboss by hand using tools like styluses and tracing wheels. Manual embossing offers more control and is ideal for detailed or custom designs on smaller projects.